Half A Million Trees To Be Planted In England – Should Ireland Do The Same?
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Local authorities in England are set to receive funding to plant half a million trees in the next three years for protection against extreme weather conditions. How effective will the move be, and should it be considered here in Ireland? Commentator John Gibbons speaks to Matt on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
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